Senior Security Engineer
As part of the Data Center Network Security Engineering team, you will collaborate closely with the SDI team to influence the design of next-generation security products and features, and to operationalize innovative security solutions that power Apple’s hyperscale network infrastructure. Our environment extends well beyond Apple’s data centers and edge locations, encompassing Apple Cloud platforms as well as third-party cloud environments.
This role spans the full spectrum of network security, from on-premises data centers to hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with a strong passion for designing, implementing, and securing large-scale cloud and data center network infrastructures. You will play a key role in protecting hybrid environments by applying advanced network security controls, automation, and industry best practices across on-prem, cloud, and multi-cloud deployments.
Minimum Qualifications
Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, security protocols and large scale network features.
Deep technical background in network-layer security mechanisms
Routing isolation
Routing security
Stateful and stateless firewalls
Network access control
VPN and tunneling technologies
Cloud-scale networking security background in developing, enforcing, and maintaining security frameworks, policies, and best practices.
Experience deploying and scaling overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, etc)
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years experience in building, securing, and deploying large scale data center network & cloud environments
CISSP or equivalent certification(s)
Extensive understanding of public & private cloud networking security architecture & compute virtualization technologies
Experience in OVS, Container & Kube networking
Engineering leadership experience
Self-starter, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient. Drives ideas from inception to implementation
Demonstrates consistent technical, organizational, and industry-level awareness.
Technical presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts, designs and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency in one or more software languages (Swift, Golang, Python, etc)
Linux/Unix competence